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Recent articles about Marcel Jonesen-usSaints’ Practice Squad will increase to 10 players this seasonThis news may not be much comfort initially to those that experience the disappointment of being left off the final 53 man roster, but two players currently on the Saints’ 90 man roster will remain with the team this year when otherwise they might not have. Granted that is a little presumptive because the Saints could always use their last two spots of the practice squad on players from another team, but the point is more jobs have been created for players:
By next week, NFL is expected to increase size of practice squads to 10 players from 8, per source. So 64 more jobs.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2014
This is good news for a lot of undrafted rookies and late round draft choices. Specifically for the Saints, it offers a little more security to some players. Some players that could potentially be waived at the time of the 53 man roster cut downs but would be good candidates for the practice squad are the following:
QB Logan Kilgore
G Senio Kelemete
WR Seantavius J...18 Aug 2014 21:00:54 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_practice_squad_will_increase_to_10_players_this_season/s1_10156_17081870
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_practice_squad_will_increase_to_10_players_this_season/s1_10156_17081870Saints’ Practice Squad will increase to 10 players this seasonhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/saints_practice_squad_will_increase_to_10_players_this_season/s1_10156_17081870http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngSaints sign FB Greg Jones as power game is hurtingThe Saints’ roster stood at 89 yesterday until the latest addition, which was that of veteran Greg Jones. Jones is a fullback that recently turned 33 and played almost his entire career from 2004 to 2012 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Last season he was on the Houston Texans and he played in 16 games as the starting fullback. Jones is widely known as a one time elite blocking specialist that offers little else. He doesn’t have quite the height or hands in the flat that Erik Lorig offers, but he’s a stout lead blocker. The addition of Jones is a bit of a concern because it suggests the injury to Lorig (he has been absent from practice the last two days) could perhaps linger into the season. Lorig had been brought in to replace Jed Collins this offseason on a 4 year $4.8 million deal specifically to give the running game more physicality. Sean Payton has spoken a few times about how impressed he was with Tampa running the ball late last year and Lorig was a big part of that success. T...06 Aug 2014 21:00:22 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_sign_fb_greg_jones_as_power_game_is_hurting/s1_10156_16988737
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_sign_fb_greg_jones_as_power_game_is_hurting/s1_10156_16988737Saints sign FB Greg Jones as power game is hurtinghttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/saints_sign_fb_greg_jones_as_power_game_is_hurting/s1_10156_16988737http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngSaints Nation: Saints Announce 2013 Practice SquadSo far there's been no changes to the Saints' active roster, although that could still change in the days leading up to the Falcons game. The Saints did announce that they've filled six of their eight available spots for the practice squad, and unlike last year the names all come from players that participated in Saints' camp this summer, with the exception of Rolle who just joined the team. Surprisingly the practice squad is comprised of five offensive players and just one defensive player. Draft pick Rufus Johnson not being in the mix so far is a significant surprise, considering the lack of defenders, the fact that he was a draft pick, and the fact that they only have three outside linebackers on the active roster. Perhaps he will end up filling one of those last two spots though. The practice squad guys so far are:
WR Saalim Hakim
QB Ryan Griffin
TE Michael Higgins
FB Austin Johnson
T Marcel Jones
CB Jumal Rolle
Your thoughts on the team's youngster...01 Sep 2013 18:56:33 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_nation_saints_announce_2013_practice_squad/s1_10156_14434835
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_nation_saints_announce_2013_practice_squad/s1_10156_14434835Saints Nation: Saints Announce 2013 Practice Squadhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/saints_nation_saints_announce_2013_practice_squad/s1_10156_14434835http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngSaints Nation: Training Camp Position Battle Preview - TacklesTackle is a very interesting position for the Saints this year with Jermon Bushrod gone, as there's tons of depth but not a lot of proven talent. There are a number of players on the roster with intriguing potential so you have to feel pretty good on one or two panning out, especially given the track record of success this regime has had with offensive linemen. That said, Aaron Kromer is gone and the fear is the development aspect won't be quite as up to snuff as it has been in years past. Unfortunately development is at a premium now that the left tackle spot has been left wide open. Here are the players:
Zach Strief: He enters his third season as a starter at right tackle. After grading out extremely well in 2011, he had a drop off in 2012 due to injuries. At 6'7" and 320lbs, Strief is one of the biggest and stronger players on the team. He can be a devastating blocker, especially if he can get his paws on you. His technique is also very good, and he attributes a lot of tha...15 Jul 2013 06:06:47 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_nation_training_camp_position_battle_preview_tackles/s1_10156_14055803
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_nation_training_camp_position_battle_preview_tackles/s1_10156_14055803Saints Nation: Training Camp Position Battle Preview - Tackleshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/saints_nation_training_camp_position_battle_preview_tackles/s1_10156_14055803http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngSaints Nation; Grading the Saints' DraftThe New Orleans Saints entered the 2012 NFL draft with little need for immediate starters on either offense or defense, however, the want was there for the Saints to shore up several spots on both sides of the ball with much needed depth. Tight end, defensive tackle, and cornerback were the three positions that required the most depth while every position along the offensive line as well as defensive end and even safety could use competent back-ups. Due to trading their 2012 first rounder to the New England Patriots so they could move up in last year's draft to select Mark Ingram and the Bounty Hunter punishment, the Saints began this year's draft in the 3rd round but held a pick in every round.
3rd (89) – Akiem Hicks, DT, Regina (Canada)
To start the draft off the Saints went north of the border to select an extremely raw defensive tackle that was kicked off of LSU's team for violating team policies (hitching a ride with a coach from the airport). There's a lot to like abou...30 Apr 2012 21:35:12 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_nation_grading_the_saints_draft/s1_10156_10690991
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